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Thursday, January 9, 2014

First Factory Manufactured Bulgarian 5.45x39.5 Rifle with Side-Folding Stock in the USA

Arsenal Inc. always has some great products to announce for SHOT Show and this year is no different. They have now brought the first Bulgarian AK-74 style factory manufactured rifle chambered in 5.45x39.5mm with a side charging handle stateside. We have provided their full release below.

Arsenal Inc. Bulgarian SLR-104FR 5.45x39.5 Rifle

LAS VEGAS, NV Arsenal Inc. is proud to announce that for the first time ever the SLR-104FR is now available in the United States. This Bulgarian made, one-of-a-kind 5.45x39.5mm caliber rifle with a left-side folding stock is on our shelves and ready to ship.Until now a factory made Bulgarian rifle in this configuration has never been offered in the US, and has been one of the biggest dreams of the collectors’ to obtain one. With this newest addition to the US market, Arsenal will be able to offer those who were holding their breath a sigh of relief. This Bulgarian factory made rifle is manufactured with quality parts and follows all of Arsenal’s strict technical and quality guidelines on premium craftsmanship. No other comes close to meeting Arsenal’s level of standards. Finally you can proudly own a Bulgarian 5.45x39.5mm side-folder now at a retail price of: MSRP: $1,099

The 5.45x39.5mm caliber SLR-104FR rifles feature a mil-spec stamped receiver, hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrel, and left-side folding polymer stock. The stock set is manufactured to the true original design and utilizes mil-spec reinforced polymer. The buttstock uses the standard 4.5mm pin that is interchangeable with other standard side-folding stocks with 4.5mm diameter pin holes. The side-mounted scope rail allows usage of many attachments that are designed for this type of rail, including Arsenal’s latestSM-13scope mount. On SLR-104FR, Arsenal uses its own US made fire control group with two-stage hammer and trigger that completely eliminates trigger slap and increases accuracy.

The SLR-104FR has the standard 24x1.5mm right-hand threads with a removable muzzle brake. The stainless steel heat shield keeps your hand cool from the heat of the barrel. This rifle also features both a bayonet and accessory lugs on the front sight block and gas block. The SLR-104FR will be available in black stock set, desert sand stock set, and with left-side folding metal stock. Included in the rifle are one 30-round Bulgarian Arsenal Circle 10 magazine, sling, oil bottle, cleaning kit, and cleaning rod.